Ear Cleaning: To Clean or Not to Clean – The Eternal Dilemma

The Problem:Every day, countless patients ask, "Doctor, how should I clean my ears?" The common misconception is that ears require frequent cleaning to stay healthy...

Dr. Uma Maheshwari | Paediatrics (Ped)

The Most Common Place for Childhood Injuries

It may come as a surprise that a home—often seen as the safest place for children—is actually where most childhood injuries occur. Nearly 90% of injured children visiting the emergency room...

Dr. Uma Maheshwari | Paediatrics (Ped)

Dengue-fever

A study conducted by Brandeis University, Massachusetts, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research indicates that India reports the highest number of dengue fever cases globally....

Dr. Uma Maheshwari | Paediatrics (Ped)

Iron Deficiency in Children: Prevention Guidelines for Parents

Iron is a critical nutrient for children, essential not only for brain development but also for providing the energy necessary for daily activities. Iron deficiency can adversely affect a child’s growth...

Dr. Uma Maheshwari | Paediatrics (Ped)

Bedwetting: Understanding Nocturnal Enuresis in Children

Bedwetting, clinically termed nocturnal enuresis or nighttime urinary incontinence, involves involuntary urination during sleep beyond the age when nocturnal bladder control is typically achieved...

Dr. Uma Maheshwari | Paediatrics (Ped)

Newborn Sleep Patterns: Essential Guidance for Parents

In pediatric consultations, exhausted parents often seek strategies to improve infant sleep. The initial 4–12 weeks of parenthood frequently involve fragmented rest due to fussiness and frequent arousals...

Dr. Uma Maheshwari | Paediatrics (Ped)

Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections: Recognition, Management, and Prevention

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children often alarm parents, manifesting as dysuria, unexplained fever, or behavioral changes in a previously well child....

Dr. Uma Maheshwari | Paediatrics (Ped)

Childhood Immunization: Safeguarding Health Through Vaccination

Parents aspire for their children's robust growth and vitality, yet vaccine-preventable diseases like measles, poliomyelitis, and pneumococcal infections pose significant threats....

Dr. Uma Maheshwari | Paediatrics (Ped)

Pediatric Cardiology: Recognizing and Managing Congenital Heart Disease

Pediatric cardiology specializes in diagnosing and treating congenital and acquired heart conditions across all ages, from neonates to adults with childhood-onset disease....

Dr. Uma Maheshwari | Paediatrics (Ped)

Fever in Kids: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Every parent has been there. Your child feels warm and looks flushed, and you reach for the thermometer. A number flashes on the screen, 100.4°F or more, and your mind starts racing....

Dr. Uma Maheshwari | Paediatrics (Ped)

Childhood Obesity: How Parents Can Help Kids Develop Healthy Habits

Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide. With busy lifestyles, easy access to fast food, and increasing screen time...

Dr. Uma Maheshwari | Paediatrics (Ped)

Febrile Seizures in Children: Parental Guidance and Management

Witnessing a febrile seizure evokes profound parental distress, yet these events—common between...

Dr. Uma Maheshwari | Paediatrics (Ped)